Book Questions
Tell us your latest news?
I’m presently working on 4 books, ‘Date
Night’ due the book from ‘Blue Christmas’ due for release May 26th.
‘Light up The Moon’ the 4th book in my paranormal series (The Bound
Series). ‘Immortal Flame’, book 1 of my spin off paranormal series (Eternal
Mates), and allso ‘Full Circle’, book 4 of my contemporary series (a Dennison
Property Story).
What book are you reading now?
I’m reading ‘If he’s
tempted’ by Hannah Howell and ‘The Beast’ by JR Ward. I’ve just finished
‘Tomek’ by the lovely T.L. Wainwright.
Your books are so emotional. How long does it
take for you to be able to get the characters out of your mind and move on to
the next?
I’m lucky that I tend to
write series, so my characters tend to stay with me and make appearances in
other books.
Are the names of the characters in your novels
important?
A lot of my characters are
chosen as their names have meaning. In ‘The Only One’, I called the main female
Kat, short for Kata (meaning cat in Persian). Dan and Lauren out of ‘Date
Night’ are named to get them as close to the characters Lorie and Dane in Blue
Christmas (as date night is the book the main character is writing in Blue
Christmas). Jaden and Balin in my bound series are named because the names mean
warrior and cat in other languages and they are jaguar shifters who fight for
their mates and friends and to keep others safe.
What are the most important attributes to remaining
sane as a writer?
Trying to shut your
characters up, so writing their story is an important part of that. I’ve found
it’s the only way to get them to be quiet.
What is the most demeaning thing said about
you as a writer?
I’ve been quite lucky, I
haven’t had anything said about me, well not to my face anyway J Although I did get quite a lot of troll
attention when I brought out my first paranormal book. They hit it as soon as
it went live, low ratings, nasty comments in reviews. I took it as a compliment
(once I pulled up my big girl panties anyway). I then went ahead and added
trolls into the series and let the rogue shifters play with them.
How do you react to a bad review of one of
your books?
You should read and move
on. We all have different views and tastes and no one’s books are going to be
to everyone taste. If it’s constructive criticism I don’t have a problem, we
all learn as we go and it’s how we grow as writers. Although I have found that
as an indie author we are scrutinised more than those traditionally published.
What was the hardest part of writing your
book?
I find it hard to block out
other ideas while I finish one, I’m slowly learning to do that though.
Did you learn anything from writing your book and what was it?
I’ve learned that some
people actually like my work, which is the absolute best thing. I’ve also
learned that I can finish something I’ve started.
Is there a message in your novel that you want
readers to grasp?
I always try to include some
form of a struggle in my books, to show how we can overcome and move on, or
grow as people.
Have you ever read or seen yourself as a
character in a book or a movie?
Only if it’s a realy clutzy
one, someone who constantly loses things or falls over their own feet.
Describe in 5 words, your writing:
I write relateable
characters.
What do you use to write your book?
I use a laptop; I write
directly onto a word document which I then format. I’m also a pantster, so I
just sit down with a rough idea and see what happens.
Do you listen to music while you write or
read?
Not always, as listening to
music can give me ideas; so, unless it’s music I’ve been listening to
previously I tend to steer clear.
If you could write with any other author(s)
who would it be and why?
I would pick Lynsay Sands
if I could write with anyone. I love her female characters and how she gives
them sass and backbone. I also love the humour she puts in her work.
NON- BOOK QUESTIONS
When you were a child what did you want to be
when you grew up?
A singer or a writer
Did/Do you have a nickname?
Meats at school (due to my
surname of Holland and its relation to Hollands pies). As I got older it
changed to Jools, after Jools Holland.
What are your pet peeves?
People who don’t have
manners, and being lied to.
What is your favourite coffee shop drink?
We have a local one called
The Coffee House, it’s new and I love their Latte’s
What's your favourite tv show?
Criminal Minds
What is your favourite kind of cookie?
Oat and Raisin.
If you were stranded on a deserted island,
what three things would you have and why?
Moisturiser, books and Bear
Grylls (obviously, he could hunt and build me a shelter)
Where would you go if you had a time machine?
I’d love to go back in time
and watch my children grow again.
Which is your favorite quote?
Smile and the world smiles
with you.
If you were an ice cream what flavor would you
be?
Raspberry Ripple
What song best describes you?
It’s not over yet – For king
and country
THIS OR THAT
Pepsi or Coke
None, I don’t drink fizzy pop
Michael Fassbender or Colin Farrell
Michael Fassbender
Cows or Sheep
Cows
. Castle or Town house
Castle
City or Country
Country
Lover or Fighter
Lover
Pop or Rock Music
Rock
80’s or 90’s
80’s
Singing or dancing
Dancing
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